On January 11, Beijing time, in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open men's singles qualifying round, China's 17-year-old Shang Juncheng performed well, eliminating Spanish veteran Vodasco and advancing to the decisive round! For this, People's Daily and CCTV have praised. There is no doubt that Shang Chengcheng will be the future of China's men's nets!
The Chinese men's tennis gave the outside world a huge surprise in 2022, and by the first Grand Slam in 2023, 2 people have directly entered the main draw. Shang Chengcheng became the third Chinese person to attack the Australian Open men's singles main event! At the age of 17, his parents are both top stars in Chinese sports, and he has long become famous as the second generation of stars.
This time facing Spanish veteran Vodasco, Shang Juncheng did not relent, won the tiebreaker 6-4 domineeringly, shining at the Australian Open at the age of 17, gaining 16 points and 55,150 Australian dollars in prize money, and will compete with Hungary's Pylos for the main draw qualification.
It is worth mentioning that when Shang Juncheng was born in early February 2005, Vodasco already had 7 Grand Slam main draw experience, and as an ATP star, he had set a record of 67 consecutive Grand Slam appearances. The 2023 Australian Open is Shang Juncheng's first tournament in a senior Grand Slam, and he is looking forward to a blockbuster.
CCTV Sports did not hesitate to praise Shang Chengcheng, writing: "Before the elimination of the world's top 10, Shang Juncheng advanced to the Australian Open qualifying round!" People's Daily Sports said: "Shang Chengcheng hits the qualification for the first adult Grand Slam main tournament! ”